REMOTE Enterprise Architect - Applications

IT Enterprise Architect Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with an application focus to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in defining and implementing our enterprise application architecture strategy and principals, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and security requirements... Job Functions tDesign, implement, document, and maintain a scalable and robust technology architecture framework that ensures business and technology alignment tEstablish and evolve standards and architectures for system and data security, quality, production infrastructure, and Nonfunctional Requirements (NFRs). These include internal standards as well as external standards such as TOGAF, Zachman, etc. tProvide consultation and education to architects and engineers regarding the architecture framework tDevelop and maintain processes to guide and promote adherence to technology and security standards/policies tChair relevant governance groups & boards to provide oversight of planning and design processes tLead technical modernization and application rationalization efforts to improve efficiency, minimize technology complexity, and avoid unnecessary duplication of capabilities or solutions to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) resulting from overspending on license costs, hardware, networking, or technologies that are no longer fit for purpose

Qualifications

Required: tBachelors degree, preferably in a related field; 10 years of proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or a similar role in an enterprise-class environment OR a combination of education and experience that enables the candidate to fulfill the responsibilities of the position tProgressive growth of role and increased responsibility throughout career tDeep technical knowledge in areas such as cloud, virtualization, client/server, service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, software development, data, networking, middleware, storage, data management, infrastructure, and emerging technologies tExcellent understanding of business strategy and the ability to align technology solutions accordingly tExperience producing and driving Enterprise Architecture concepts, roadmaps, principles, and strategies across an organization tBroad knowledge of business processes including service portfolio management, finance, asset management, high availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management tExceptional interpersonal and communication skills that enable productive and positive interactions with business and technical leaders at all levels of the organization Desired: tMasters degree tCertifications in relative technologies and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) tFamiliarity with industry specific regulations and compliance standards tExperience working in a mixed Agile/Waterfall environment EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 Apply Job!